Consider This
There are multiple sides to the stories and issues of the day. Melisa and Sharaad speak to various experts and stakeholders to understand their perspectives – so you can consider all sides of the news.
Consider This: Water Tariffs - Will Tariff Hike Lead To Better Services?
The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has announced an average 22 sen per cubic metre increase in water tariffs commencing 1 February 2024. What is the reason for the tariff increase? Will it translate into better water management and services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Charles Santiago, Chairperson of the National Water Service Commission (SPAN) and former Member of Parliament for Klang.
Consider This: Climate Change Act - Ambition, Action & Equity
With the rise of challenges due to the climate crisis, does Malaysia need a Climate Change Act? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khazanah Research Institute's Khoo Wei Yang & sustainability development lawyer Kiu Jia Yaw about our priorities moving forward.
Consider This: Energy Transition — Portfolios, Policies & Priorities
The recent Cabinet reshuffle saw the creation of a new Energy Transition and Public Utilities Ministry which carved the energy portfolio out from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change. What that might mean for climate governance? And what should be the priorities of the Energy Transition Ministry to ensure the smooth transition towards renewable energy sources? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Renato Lima De Oliveira and Dr Renard Siew.
Consider This: United Nations - Shackled By Veto Power?
The ongoing atrocities in Gaza have raised questions about the United Nations’ ability to prevent and address humanitarian crises. Where has the UN succeeded, and where has it fallen short in responding to the current situation? What would it take to reform the veto system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Judy Cheng-Hopkins and Professor Nazari Ismail.
Consider This: Fixed-Term Parliament Act - The Dissolution Dilemma
An alleged plot to topple the government has raised concerns about the potential recurrence of the political instability in 2020 triggered by the Sheraton Move. As a consequence, calls for a Fixed-Term Parliament Act have come to the fore - a bill aimed at, in theory, making the process of calling for an early dissolution of Parliament more rigorous. Is this a positive reform towards strengthening parliamentary democracy in Malaysia? Or a knee-jerk reaction to the so-called ‘Dubai Move’- one with potential unintended consequences? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Nik Ahmad Kamal Nik Mahmood, Dr Tr...
Consider This: MyCC - In Pursuit of Fair Market Play
The Malaysia Competition Commission is tasked to help shape fair market competition in Malaysia.
How effective are its efforts, where the economic landscape is fairly oligopolistic in a number of sectors? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Iskandar Ismail, CEO of the Malaysia Competition Commission, MyCC.
Consider This: Journal Retractions - Cracks in the Ivory Tower
According to an analysis by the academic journal Nature, Malaysia is among the countries with the highest retraction rates of published academic research papers in 2023. The report exposes an alarming trend: For every 10,000 Malaysian research papers published, a staggering 17.2 were retracted. This figure stands three times higher than the global average—raising serious questions about the credibility and integrity of Malaysian academic research. Are these retractions for error corrections and honest mistakes, or does it point to systemic challenges in academia that demand urgent attention? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to UK Menon, Dr Idlan Zakaria, and Dr...
Consider This: ICJ Genocide Case - Theatrics or Truth?
South Africa has brought a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice accusing it of genocide in its war on Gaza. Is there still public trust in international law to uphold the principles of justice? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Datuk Dr Rahmat Mohamad and Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar.
Consider This: Gender Pay Gap — Deciphering the Decline
In its latest Malaysia Gender Pay Gap Index, the Statistics Department found that, on average, for every RM100 in salaries and wages received by men, women receive just RM66.67. This is a sharp decline from RM96.21 in 2021. What is the reason for the decline, and what policies are needed to address it? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Tan E Hun of REFSA and Lee Min Hui of ISIS Malaysia.
Consider This: Limestone Karst | Confluence of commerce & conservation?
Malaysia's tropical limestone karst landscapes stand at the intersection of ecological heritage and economic interests. Can industry and academia meet to address the duality of conservation and development of these karst areas? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Zakaria Mohamad, Chairman of the geoprofessional firm GMT Group, and Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Ibrahim Komoo, Director of the Research Consortium for the Preservation and Sustainable Development of Tropical Limestone Karst, a collaborative effort between YTL Cement with the Ministry of Higher Education and five local universities.
